Dmitry Orlov retaliated on Brayden Schenn for a legal hit, and it cost him.

Orlov, a defenseman for the Washington Capitals, was suspended two games for boarding Flyers forward Schenn on Sunday.

"While it is true that Schenn takes a look over his shoulder and is aware that Orlov is behind him, this does not give Orlov the green light to finish his check from behind and with such significant force," NHL department of player safety director Patrick Burke said in a video explaining the decision.

Orlov, 22, will forfeit $7,076.92 during his suspension. He'd scored twice earlier in the game for Washington, but Philadelphia scored on the ensuing power play to cut the Caps' lead to 4-3. The Flyers eventually won 5-4 in overtime.

“But for me (the problem is) because you had a great game, scored two goals and now’s not the time, we need to be disciplined," coach Adam Oates said after the game. "We talk about it all the time, that’s the kind of game that that team wants to play. We’re not.”